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宝光实业(00084) - 2022 - 年度财报
00084STELUX HOLDINGS(00084)2022-07-15 04:05

Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended March 31, 2022, was HK692.5million,adecreaseof1.6692.5 million, a decrease of 1.6% from HK706.3 million in 2021[4] - Net loss for the year was HK106.5million,comparedtoanetlossofHK106.5 million, compared to a net loss of HK81.6 million in the previous year, representing a 30.5% increase in losses[4] - Total assets as of March 31, 2022, were HK1,182.0million,downfromHK1,182.0 million, down from HK1,357.8 million in 2021, indicating a decrease of 12.9%[4] - Shareholders' funds decreased to HK378.1millionin2022fromHK378.1 million in 2022 from HK487.5 million in 2021, a decline of 22.4%[4] - The Group's results for the year ended March 31, 2022, are detailed in the consolidated income statement and statement of comprehensive income on page 45[20] - Group turnover decreased by 1.95% to HK692.5millioncomparedtoHK692.5 million compared to HK706.3 million in FY2020/21[125] - Loss attributable to equity holders of the Company was HK106.7million,upfromHK106.7 million, up from HK81.9 million in FY2020/21[125] - Total comprehensive loss for the year was HK109,849,000,comparedtoalossofHK109,849,000, compared to a loss of HK42,504,000 in the previous year[191] - Total equity decreased to HK384,748,000fromHK384,748,000 from HK494,597,000, a reduction of about 22.2%[192] - The company reported a loss for the year of HK106,716,000forthefiscalyearendingMarch31,2022,comparedtoalossofHK106,716,000 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, compared to a loss of HK106,460,000 in the previous year, indicating a slight increase in losses[198] Dividends and Reserves - The company did not declare any interim or final dividends for the year ended March 31, 2022[4] - No interim dividend was paid during the year, consistent with the previous year[20] - The directors did not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ended March 31, 2022, mirroring the previous year's decision[20] - As of March 31, 2022, the distributable reserves available for distribution as dividends to shareholders were HK32.737million,unchangedfromthepreviousyear[20]ThecompanysreservesdecreasedfromHK32.737 million, unchanged from the previous year[20] - The company's reserves decreased from HK382,873,000 on April 1, 2021, to HK273,499,000byMarch31,2022,representingareductionofapproximately28.6273,499,000 by March 31, 2022, representing a reduction of approximately 28.6%[198] Operational Insights - The principal activity of the company is investment holding, with no significant events occurring since the end of FY2021/22 apart from the COVID-19 pandemic[8] - The company aims to enhance customer engagement through a diverse range of lifestyle products, including trendy and smart watches[8] - The multi-branded retailer "CITY CHAIN" continues to attract customers seeking fashionable watch options[8] - The Group's watch wholesale business includes a large network of independent dealers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, with many partnerships lasting over 25 years[11] - The Group's suppliers have been partners for over 20 years, with credit terms ranging from 30 to 90 days[11] - The Group's online business in Hong Kong sustained a growing trend with a year-on-year growth of 20.4% recorded[131] - Business recovery was noted since April 2022, with annual sales growth of approximately 22% in Hong Kong throughout April and May 2022[131] Inventory and Cash Flow Management - Effective inventory management is crucial, with systems in place to monitor inventory levels, aging, and turnover ratios, adopting a conservative approach to stock ordering[14] - Inventory balance declined by 2.5% or HK6.6 million compared to the balance at 31 March 2021 due to strict inventory control[128] - Cash flow management was strengthened due to a challenging business environment, with measures adopted to improve liquidity[14] - Cash inflow from operations was HK92.2million,withunutilizedbankingfacilitiesamountingtoHK92.2 million, with unutilized banking facilities amounting to HK82.7 million as of March 31, 2022[139] Management and Governance - The company confirms that Dr. Agnes Kwong Yi Hang will not seek re-election as an independent non-executive director after serving nearly 16 years[23] - Mr. Wallace Kwan Chi Kin has been with the Group since November 2011 and was appointed as CFO in July 2013, bringing 30 years of financial management experience[34] - The company has formal letters of appointment for its directors, outlining key terms and conditions[23] - The Group's directors have no service contracts that are not terminable within one year without compensation[23] - The company has a diverse board with members holding degrees from prestigious institutions, including the University of Hong Kong and the University of Manchester[34][35] Risks and Challenges - The Group faces risks from COVID-19 disruptions, impacting physical store operations due to lockdowns and social distancing measures[11] - The Group maintains prudent treasury management policies to address liquidity needs for both short-term and long-term operations[138] Audit and Compliance - The directors are responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements that provide a true and fair view in accordance with HKFRSs and the Companies Ordinance[1] - The audit aims to obtain reasonable assurance that the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error[2] - The auditor evaluates the appropriateness of accounting policies and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors[4] - The audit report is dated June 23, 2022, by RSM Hong Kong[10] Continuing Connected Transactions - The Group's continuing connected transactions included leasing properties with an expense of HK7,883,000[79]TheannualcapforleasingpropertieswassetatHK7,883,000[79] - The annual cap for leasing properties was set at HK7,883,000, indicating compliance with the Listing Rules[79] - The Group's auditor issued an unqualified letter regarding the continuing connected transactions, confirming compliance with the Listing Rules[78] - The continuing connected transactions constitute related party transactions, disclosed in the financial statements[118]